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I'd imagine this is more of a reinforcement reason than shim reason as far as adding that plate but it is hard to tell - I can't really see any damage, I'm not sure if it is a shadow or a dent behind the arm. Did you take the arms off yet? And, is this the reason you're seeking a new frame? Unless the front is trashed, what I am seeing is very minimal rust damage.

Cut it off, fab up a new one, and put it on. You must take accurate measurements to get it just right. Otherwise, just leave it alone if the alignment is good. Refer to Section R:02 in the Workshop Manual.

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Originally Posted by dn010

I'd imagine this is more of a reinforcement reason than shim reason as far as adding that plate but it is hard to tell - I can't really see any damage, I'm not sure if it is a shadow or a dent behind the arm. Did you take the arms off yet? And, is this the reason you're seeking a new frame? Unless the front is trashed, what I am seeing is very minimal rust damage.

It looks like the bracket failed and the radius arm bushing and bolt pushed in the frame, Then the added the plate to bring it back. I feel they did this because the arm pushed in or rotted. It looks like the frame fine

Great

Originally Posted by David T

Cut it off, fab up a new one, and put it on. You must take accurate measurements to get it just right. Otherwise, just leave it alone if the alignment is good. Refer to Section R:02 in the Workshop Manual.

Great idea, Im hearing this is a common issue with the radius arm bracket.